The weight of the emotions Shen Qing Luo had been fighting finally lifted as she rested in Yang Kai's arms. Her body trembled with both exhaustion and relief. For the first time in her life, she had let someone into the deepest parts of her heart. The walls she had built around herself, the control she had clung to for so long, had shattered. And now, all she wanted was peace.
But deep down, she knew that the **poison technique**—the one she had used to try to seduce Yang Kai—was still lingering within her. It had backfired and now threatened her very life. Though she had surrendered her heart to him, the poison would eventually consume her unless something was done.
"Yang Kai," Shen Qing Luo whispered, her voice trembling. "I don't know what's happening to me... but this poison technique is still inside me. If I don't kill you, it will destroy me."
Yang Kai held her close, his expression calm but thoughtful. He had anticipated this moment. Shen Qing Luo's surrender was just the beginning. He knew the poison technique that had tied them together would be dangerous if left unresolved. But he had a solution—one that would both save her life and bind her to him forever.
"There's a way to save you," Yang Kai said quietly, his voice steady.
Shen Qing Luo looked up at him, her eyes wide with hope and uncertainty. "How? What can we do?"
Yang Kai's gaze was intense as he spoke. "The power I possess—**eternal life**—is not just for myself. I can use it to link our lifespans together, removing the curse of the poison and sharing my eternal life with you."
Shen Qing Luo's breath caught in her throat. She had heard of techniques that could link the lifespans of two people, but she had never known anyone capable of such a feat. The idea that Yang Kai could do this was both terrifying and thrilling.
"But there's a condition," Yang Kai added, his voice soft but firm. "If we link our lives, you will be bound to me—forever. You will be my wife, my lover, in life and in death."
Shen Qing Luo's heart raced at his words. The idea of linking their lives, of being bound to him for eternity, both excited and frightened her. But as she looked into his eyes, she realized that she wanted this. She wanted to be with him, no matter what the cost.
"Do you agree to this?" Yang Kai asked, his hand gently cupping her face. "If I do this, there will be no going back."
Shen Qing Luo closed her eyes, her heart pounding. She knew that if she refused, the poison would eventually kill her. But more than that, she knew she couldn't bear to live without him now. She had already surrendered her heart—now, she would surrender her life.
"Yes," she whispered, her voice shaking with emotion. "I agree. I will be yours, in this life and the next."
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### **The Lifespan Linking Technique**
Yang Kai nodded, satisfied with her answer. He gently guided Shen Qing Luo to sit on the bed, her back against his chest as he prepared to perform the technique. His hands rested lightly on her shoulders, and his **Soul Warming Lotus** pulsed softly within him, amplifying the power he was about to unleash.
"This will take time," Yang Kai said, his voice low and calm. "But once it's done, the poison will no longer threaten you. We will share one lifespan—one fate."
Shen Qing Luo nodded, her eyes closed as she allowed herself to relax against him. She trusted him completely now. No longer did she feel the need to control or resist. She had already chosen him, and now she would let him save her.
Yang Kai focused his energy, drawing upon the immense power of his **eternal life**. The technique he had learned, one of **lifespan linking**, was a rare and ancient power, capable of connecting two souls so that they shared the same lifespan. It was the ultimate bond, one that could not be undone.
Slowly, Yang Kai's hands began to glow with a faint golden light as he channeled his energy into Shen Qing Luo's body. She gasped softly, feeling the warmth of his power flowing through her. It was unlike anything she had ever experienced before—both soothing and overwhelming.
As the energy passed between them, Yang Kai focused on the curse within her, the poison technique that had nearly destroyed her. He could feel it fighting against his power, but he was stronger. The poison didn't stand a chance against the combined might of his **Golden Skeleton**, the **Soul Warming Lotus**, and the **Undying Flame**.
Gradually, the poison began to dissolve, its hold on Shen Qing Luo weakening as Yang Kai's energy took over. The connection between them grew stronger with each passing moment, until finally, the poison was gone, replaced by the bond of **eternal life**.
Shen Qing Luo's body relaxed as the last traces of the poison left her. She felt lighter, freer, as though a weight she had carried for so long had been lifted. But more than that, she felt the connection between herself and Yang Kai—an unbreakable bond that would tie them together for eternity.
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### **The Promise**
When the technique was complete, Yang Kai gently pulled Shen Qing Luo into his arms, holding her close. She could feel his heartbeat against her own, their breaths in sync. The bond was real—she could sense it in every fiber of her being. They were now linked, their lives intertwined forever.
"You saved me," Shen Qing Luo whispered, her voice filled with awe and gratitude. "You really did it."
Yang Kai smiled softly, brushing a strand of hair away from her face. "You're mine now, Shen Qing Luo. My wife, my lover. Forever."
Shen Qing Luo's heart swelled with emotion. She had never imagined that she would be bound to someone like this, but now, she couldn't imagine life without him. She had surrendered everything to him—her heart, her body, and now, her life.
"I will always be yours," she promised, her voice steady. "In this life and the next."
Yang Kai's smile deepened, his eyes filled with satisfaction. "And I will protect you. No harm will ever come to you again."
The bond between them was now unbreakable, and Shen Qing Luo knew that she had found something she had never expected—true love. Though it had begun with conflict, manipulation, and danger, it had transformed into something deeper, something eternal.
As they sat together, wrapped in each other's arms, Shen Qing Luo felt a peace she had never known before. She had found her place—at Yang Kai's side, as his wife and lover. And she knew that together, they would face whatever challenges the future held.
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